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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.65, 6,246.71 and 2,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.65, 6,246.71 and 2,997.13 is: 4,489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.65 : 6,246.71 = 2,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.65/6,246.71 = 2,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.65x = 6,246.71 × 2,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.65x = 18,722,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,201.94/4,170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.04

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